Taiwan Air Force Probes IDF Jet Flare Mishap During Routine Drill

Investigation Underway After Accidental Flare Deployment from Indigenous Defense Fighter
Taiwan Air Force Probes IDF Jet Flare Mishap During Routine Drill

Taipei, Taiwan – May 1 The Republic of China Air Force (Taiwan's Air Force) announced Thursday that it has initiated an investigation into the accidental firing of a flare from one of its Indigenous Defense Fighter (IDF) jets.

The incident occurred on Wednesday afternoon during a standard training exercise. The IDF, also known as the F-CK-1 Ching Kuo, inadvertently deployed the flare, according to an official statement released by the Air Force.

Fortunately, the unexpected flare launch resulted in no injuries or property damage. The Air Force has emphasized that the investigation's primary goal is to pinpoint the underlying cause of the incident and prevent future occurrences.



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